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KT57 GST

2008 BMW 535

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,081 mi
Last recorded161,081 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53599,439 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT57 GST
MakeBMW
Model535
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 161,081 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 152,555 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 144,349 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 134,710 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 123,696 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 114,594 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 101,546 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 94,301 miles

rear brake hoses wearing

Pass 15 Apr 2017 77,991 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 77,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 68,168 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 57,573 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,573 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 46,014 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,014 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions too lean to register

Fail 22 Apr 2013 39,135 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions too lean to register

Pass 2 May 2012 33,980 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 33,924 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,606 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 535?

Based on 216,162 MOT tests across 18,035 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
7,094
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
18,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,346
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,237
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,669
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,608
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,438
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KT57 GST is a 2008 BMW 535 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 BMW 535 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 99,439 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 535 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,346 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KT57 GST, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 535 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 535 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KT57 GST registered?

KT57 GST is a 2008 BMW 535, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is KT57 GST safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT57 GST shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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